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Post by bigkev on Nov 5, 2019 13:24:04 GMT
Yep......you read that right......Funnerburd Too MAY be up for replacement.......looking to source a Nottymatic wan......
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Post by firemac on Nov 5, 2019 14:51:23 GMT
I keep an eye on Auto trader,etc and pickings are a bit lean at present. You do realise that a nice one won't be cheap?
What's up with Funnerburd too?
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Post by unclebob on Nov 5, 2019 16:48:19 GMT
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Post by bigkev on Nov 5, 2019 16:59:30 GMT
I keep an eye on Auto trader,etc and pickings are a bit lean at present. You do realise that a nice one won't be cheap? What's up with Funnerburd too? Not a fing, Jamesy, apart from the fact wife SEEMS to be having difficulty changing gear by simply pressing the clutch in and selecting the requisite gear for the speed she is travelling or has decelerated to......!! In urra wurds, auld age now dictatesca Nottymatic would be a far king great idea......mightveven save our 45 year auld marriage ffs.....! F2 has still only got 58k miles on it, will be 15 in Septembre, undersealed within an inch of its life, and running faultlessfully thanks to input from me, Don, and Andy shcm. Full spreadsheet of its life and work done with us since 2010 shall be made available.......a veritable treasure trove of information min. As far as price goes, Jim, won’t be led by ma Uncle Chuck.......if the richt wan comes alang, it shall be acquirated.........lol. Recentvwee health pish making me a right Rockerfella......now......aboot that nice Taylor 8 series guitar........ . |
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Post by bigkev on Nov 5, 2019 17:13:19 GMT
G.Ziss Boab min......what an utterly bliddy hideous interiorment.....!! Ye know what would REALLY stop me buying that.....the engine size......dinnae get me wrong, mpg NOT IN THE LEAST a consideration, but if a 2.4 can make 50% more noise than their 1.6 offering did, I would be asking for the name of yer hearing aid folk.....lol....! All else afart.....look at that bliddy exhaust hinging aff its airse.....! Like some kinda after-thought......”woops, we forgot a silencer....!” |
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Post by charliefarlie on Nov 5, 2019 17:46:23 GMT
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Post by unclebob on Nov 5, 2019 18:37:14 GMT
It’s was just an alternative to the 3door Rav4, much younger metal and switchable 4 wheel drive for winter driving ....also now as rare as the RAV4’s.
I watch the 3 doors on Auto Trader and they have dwindled down to a couple of high mileage examples, even the dealer that has them all in stock as next to nothing . I would never go for and early example due to the problematic gearbox ECU’s.
If any do come up for sale with winter on the way they will get snapped up very quickly ☹️
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Post by jasehutch on Nov 5, 2019 18:49:59 GMT
I had seen that myself, what's so wrong with it ? Charlie , even the lads at DNA consider it a viable alternative to the Rav. I think I read some time ago , the 2.4 engine is a better unit than the 1.6 ? |
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Post by firemac on Nov 5, 2019 19:14:16 GMT
I had seen that myself, what's so wrong with it ? Charlie , even the lads at DNA consider it a viable alternative to the Rav. I think I read some time ago , the 2.4 engine is a better unit than the 1.6 ? Very thirsty though, even more than the petrol RAV. Also Suzuki build quality isn't anywhere near Toyota's. |
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Post by clarki on Nov 5, 2019 20:44:38 GMT
I looked at a few 3 doors recently - and my expectations weren't high tbh - but the cars for sale where nothing like as advertised when I got there, had a good look and went for a drive (one didn't even go into gear!!). Yet ££good money still wanted. Don't get too carried away about Toyota build quality. Sure the motor might be good/strong but the rust proofing wasn't particularly brilliant from what I saw and the suspension knocks and rattles and the brakes are terrible.
Good luck with your search, but I gave up. IMO something more modern is deffo a better idea.
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Post by bigkev on Nov 5, 2019 20:46:45 GMT
I had seen that myself, what's so wrong with it ? Charlie , even the lads at DNA consider it a viable alternative to the Rav. I think I read some time ago , the 2.4 engine is a better unit than the 1.6 ? 2.4 Engine Jase......0-62mph in a fortnight.........very low hp and torque, so wherzit all going.....? Gearbox torque converter poor....? Oot the back end, smelling like unburnt petrol probably.....lol. Even where the gear selector stick is just does not look right somehoo.......? Maybe I have just got used to my motorised heavily chromed pop up wan......he-he......! |
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Post by firemac on Nov 5, 2019 22:53:47 GMT
It’s was just an alternative to the 3door Rav4, much younger metal and switchable 4 wheel drive for winter driving ....also now as rare as the RAV4’s. I watch the 3 doors on Auto Trader and they have dwindled down to a couple of high mileage examples, even the dealer that has them all in stock as next to nothing . I would never go for and early example due to the problematic gearbox ECU’s. If any do come up for sale with winter on the way they will get snapped up very quickly ☹️ Bob's right about the poor supply situation for 4.2s at the moment. There ain't many about and even the ones that West Country Value Cars have are high mileage and they tend to be the biggest 4.2 retailer in the country right now. Good 3-drs demand top money because they are durable well-made cars as you well know. There are rough ones around that haven't been looked after, just as with any car, but you are canny enough to suss those out But given the current market you really have no choice but to keep a look out until the right one comes along. Best of luck! |
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Post by Paulus17 on Nov 6, 2019 7:19:43 GMT
There is THIS one Kev which you've probably seen but just gives an idea of prices low-ish mileage ones are fetching. I've been keeping an eye out for Mrs P for ages now but as has been said not a lot coming on the market and those that are are snapped up. West country had a low mileage 3 door in a few weeks ago and that was on for just under £8k that went pretty quick. My mates got an 01 3 door auto low mileage that he got for his mother and she loves driving it around, think he paid £800 for it as it needed a bit of work doing which he did so a bargain. |
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Post by firemac on Nov 6, 2019 10:25:51 GMT
There is THIS one Kev which you've probably seen but just gives an idea of prices low-ish mileage ones are fetching. I've been keeping an eye out for Mrs P for ages now but as has been said not a lot coming on the market and those that are are snapped up. West country had a low mileage 3 door in a few weeks ago and that was on for just under £8k that went pretty quick. My mates got an 01 3 door auto low mileage that he got for his mother and she loves driving it around, think he paid £800 for it as it needed a bit of work doing which he did so a bargain. Maybe I am picky but the MOT history on that car is not great and doesn't present a car that has been particularly well looked after. And 7 services in 18 years doesn't comprise a appropriate FSH. It should have one per year alternating between an interim and a full. Also it's hard to tell from the photos but even the DVLA lists it as Silver, Argent Silver if my eyes don't deceive me. I never heard of Titanium Metallic as a Toyota colour. It's an early 4.2 so is at risk to the gearbox ECU problem that Bob mentioned earlier. I will get my anorak now.....  |
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Post by Paulus17 on Nov 6, 2019 11:39:56 GMT
There is THIS one Kev which you've probably seen but just gives an idea of prices low-ish mileage ones are fetching. I've been keeping an eye out for Mrs P for ages now but as has been said not a lot coming on the market and those that are are snapped up. West country had a low mileage 3 door in a few weeks ago and that was on for just under £8k that went pretty quick. My mates got an 01 3 door auto low mileage that he got for his mother and she loves driving it around, think he paid £800 for it as it needed a bit of work doing which he did so a bargain. Maybe I am picky but the MOT history on that car is not great and doesn't present a car that has been particularly well looked after. And 7 services in 18 years doesn't comprise a appropriate FSH. It should have one per year alternating between an interim and a full. Also it's hard to tell from the photos but even the DVLA lists it as Silver, Argent Silver if my eyes don't deceive me. I never heard of Titanium Metallic as a Toyota colour. It's an early 4.2 so is at risk to the gearbox ECU problem that Bob mentioned earlier. I will get my anorak now..... No Jim not a very good one but was just an example of what's out there at the moment and the prices they are asking for autos regardless of age, condition, history etc. |
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